Applications (for start-ups to apply) for the 2025 NY Fashion Tech Lab Program Close: ⏰ November 20th @ 5:00pm EST ⏰ 🚀 We invite all women-led, early-to-growth-stage startups that have developed B2B innovations at the intersection of fashion, retail, and technology to apply. 🗓️ The program will take place from March to June, with the finalist session taking place in February. 💻 Access the application HERE 👉 https://lnkd.in/eNjxa829 ❓Email info@nyftlab.com with any questions
New York Fashion Tech Lab
Retail Apparel and Fashion
INNOVATING AT THE INTERSECTION OF FASHION, RETAIL, AND TECHNOLOGY
About us
The New York Fashion Tech Lab is a community-driven, relationship building, collaboration, and business development platform. The nonprofit program was co-founded by Springboard Enterprises and key fashion retailers to support women-led companies that have developed innovations at the intersection of fashion, retail, and technology. The program connects a select cohort of early to growth stage fashion-focused tech companies with leading fashion retailers and brands fostering iteration, validation, and acceleration of technologies to advance the industry.
- Website
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http://www.nyftlab.com
External link for New York Fashion Tech Lab
- Industry
- Retail Apparel and Fashion
- Company size
- 2-10 employees
- Headquarters
- New York
- Type
- Nonprofit
- Founded
- 2014
- Specialties
- business development, Entrepreneurship, and fashion technology
Locations
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Primary
6 St Johns Ln
New York, 10013, US
Employees at New York Fashion Tech Lab
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Sapna Shah
Investor in sports, board member, advisor at The North.
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Shilpa Shenoy
Chief Marketing Officer at Begin, an early learning company
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Kay Koplovitz
Springboard Enterprises, Board Member, Founder & former CEO of USA Networks Cable #Forbesover50 2021 list.
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Jackie T.
Managing Director at New York Fashion Tech Lab
Updates
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✨ Applications for the 2025 NY Fashion Tech Lab Program are NOW OPEN! ✨ We invite all women-led, early to growth-stage startups that have developed B2B innovations at the intersection of fashion, retail, and technology to apply. The program will again run from March to June, with the finalist session taking place in February. During the 12-week program, selected lab companies receive: 🌟 Access to potential collaborations with retail and brand partners, investors, and the Lab’s Expert Network. 🌟 Engaging workshops, sessions, and discussions tailored to retail tech companies. 🌟 A global community of NYFTLab alumni to connect with. 💕Hear from past Lab participants: 💬 "Perfect blend of tech insight and industry know-how" - '24 Lab Company 💬 "The Lab is transformative" - '21 Lab Company 💬 "Opening doors we could only dream of" - '23 Lab Company 💬 “The program was the launchpad that jump-started everything for us” 14' Lab Company Access the application HERE 👉 https://lnkd.in/eNjxa829 Email info@nyftlab.com with any questions 💕 Springboard Enterprises Kay Koplovitz
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New York Fashion Tech Lab reposted this
Get an exclusive peek into the future of fashion tech! In our Q&A with Jackie T., Managing Director of the New York Fashion Tech Lab, she reveals how this visionary program is empowering women-led retail tech startups. Discover how the Lab provides expert guidance to drive cutting-edge innovations forward. Curious about the impact this program is having on the industry? Read the full interview here! 👇 https://lnkd.in/e4842qDw Check out the Lab: https://nyftlab.com/ #NYFTL #FashionTech #WomenInTech #Retail
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New York Fashion Tech Lab reposted this
Last Tuesday, June 18th, marked the end of the 12 week - 2024 New York Fashion Tech Lab program. The 6 founders: Yofi, Curated For You, Fairly Made®, Raspberry AI, Nectar AI, Flock AI now join an alumni network of 81+ NYFTLab founders The 501c3 non profit (part of Springboard Enterprises) is propelled by the support of leading retailers and brands. Thank you to the 2024 program partners: LVMH, J.Crew, Selfridges, lululemon, Neiman Marcus Group, Tapestry, The TJX Companies, Inc., MCM WORLDWIDE, Fenwick & West, and Microsoft 💕
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💕Congratulations to the NY Fashion Tech Lab 2024 Cohort!💕On June 18th, we completed the 2024 program with our annual Demo Day Experiential Event. Thank you to the '24 Lab Companies Fairly Made®, Yofi, Raspberry AI, Curated For You, Nectar AI, Flock AI and our '24 Partners: LVMH, MCM WORLDWIDE, J.Crew, The TJX Companies, Inc., Selfridges, Neiman Marcus Group, lululemon, Tapestry, Microsoft, Fenwick & West. Check out a recap of this years event here: https://lnkd.in/eakAdWua Cheryl Liu, Laure Betsch, Alex Shamir, Jordan Shamir, Katy Aucoin, Mary Brendza, Misbah Uraizee, Farah U., Manvitha Mallela, Malavika Reddy, Kay Koplovitz, Springboard Enterprises, Jackie T., Shona Bolger
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“NYFTLab Unveils The 2024 Cohort Of Six Women-Led B2B Retail Tech Startups In Partnership With Leading Retailers And Brands” -Forbes “In 2024, @nyftlab has expanded its network to include partnerships with some of the industry’s most prestigious brands, such as J.Crew, LVMH, Selfridges, Tapestry, lululemon, The TJX Companies, Inc., MCM WORLDWIDE, and Neiman Marcus Group and key strategic partners including Fenwick & West and Microsoft, underscoring the initiative’s vital role in redefining retail standards and pushing the industry forward.” - Angela Chan - Danisi https://lnkd.in/g32aAKyd
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✨Meet the 2024 Lab Companies!✨ 👗Raspberry AI - Cheryl Liu 🌍Fairly Made® -Agathe Roussel Laure Betsch Camille Le Gal 📸 Flock AI Manvitha Mallela Malavika Reddy 📱Nectar AI Misbah Uraizee Farah U. 🛍️ Curated For You Mary Brendza Katy Aucoin 📦 Yofi Alex Shamir https://lnkd.in/gd_6YxkR